Real Estate With Keith Laursen – Fathom Realty

Learn about real estate & homes for sale in Van Alstyne,TX & the surrounding communities of Anna, Melissa, Howe and all of North Texas.
Van Alstyne as well as the adjoining cities are great places to call home. I often describe our area as being like Mayberry. We have a rural feel but … [Read More...]

BREXIT: What’s the FIXIT for U.S. Home Buyers and Sellers?
Now that much of the dust has settled and the panic has waned, let’s take a look at what impact Britain’s exit from the European Union may have on the U.S. housing market. The most immediate impact of Brexit for home buyers … [Read More...]

Property Tax Madness – Six Points To Consider
It’s that time of year when the notices of appraised value go out and the tax madness begins! Before you get your blood pressure up, consider these six points that can affect your real estate value and how you may have the wrong perspective about the … [Read More...]

Key Reasons Realtors Hate Your Front Door
Don’t let Realtors hate your front door! The key to selling your home starts at the front door. Many of today’s busy families come and go through the garage door but home buyers and their Realtors will take the scenic route via your front door. What … [Read More...]

North Texas Real Estate Market Conditions
How is the North Texas Real Estate Market? Do you know where the sweet spot for pricing is? How long will it take to sell your home? People will always tell you it is a great time to sell or buy a home but to be sure, look at the numbers in black and … [Read More...]

Should you go home hunting in the rain?
Many people forgo rainy day home hunting and miss out on perfect opportunities to judge the home condition without a lot of competition. Don’t be fooled into thinking that just because your potential home isn’t in a flood plain that you won’t have a problem. … [Read More...]

This is good common sense information and tips from top mortgage experts on how to get preapproved for a home mortgage from the Texas Association of Realtors.
In this competitive market buyers must be preapproved. Sellers are demanding preapproval letters before they will consider an offer and in … [Read More...]

Plano, Anna, McKinney, & Van Alstyne Real Estate Market Comparison
How many times have you heard real estate is local? This will give you an idea of how a few miles can make a difference in real estate prices and market conditions. We will compare median sales price, sold to list price, days on … [Read More...]

Moving from McKinney to Van Alstyne or another rural town and getting horses, cows, chickens and other animals? Have you considered what may happen when your horse Deadhead throws a guest or Toro the Bull hops the fence and is hit by a minivan?
Most people only think about how happy their … [Read More...]

As a rural property home buyer, you should be aware that there could be the potential of annexation and with it increased taxes and regulation. Where you live is very important in terms of the taxes you pay, the schools, land use and the services you receive. You should independently verify the city … [Read More...]

If you are buying a lakefront home the Texas Legislature now requires the real estate contract to notify you that Lake Levels Fluctuate! This is another example of the government protecting us from ourselves and lawyers making money. My opinion is if you so ignorant that you didn't know this by … [Read More...]

Van Alstyne Homes Real Estate Question of the Week
Undelivered Option Fee
Yes! If you have included an option period in your real estate contract (and you should), part of your obligation and agreement is to pay the option fee within 3 days of the executed contract. … [Read More...]

How did the North Texas Real Estate market do in July? Why should you sell your home now? Learn the sweet spot of home sales, how many Days On Market and the direction home sales are headed from Van Alstyne Realtor Keith Laursen.
Should you Sell Your Home Now?
If you are … [Read More...]

Home Warranties - Good or Bad?
Are you afraid of buying or selling a home and having major repair issues? I have clients who have had thousands in repairs taken care of by home warranty companies but they don't always make sense. Get a list of state approved companies and learn what is good … [Read More...]

Know Your Real Estate Market Sweet Spot
Two overlooked secrets to selling your home are knowing the real estate market sweet spot and the current area showing activity. In every market there is a price range of homes that are in the most demand. Knowing where that range is and adjusting pricing … [Read More...]

How Is The Real Estate Market?
Everyone's favorite question is how is the market? You may have heard the North Texas real estate market condition is red hot. It is indeed a very good time to list your home for sale and the mid year MLS year to date statistics back it up. This year to date … [Read More...]

Learn how the North Texas real estate market is changing from this Info-graphic provided by Republic Title. This is not representative of the Van Alstyne, Anna, Melissa or McKinney market condition specifically but will give you an idea of the overall North Texas market conditions. For more … [Read More...]

Who pays a home sale closing costs can be complex. Each type of loan (FHA, VA, Conventional) and cash can have the home seller and buyer paying different items. Additionally, there may be other costs for HOA documents, surveys or other real estate related closing costs. This chart provided by … [Read More...]

Interested in buying or selling a home in North Texas? While the Van Alstyne home market is different, this graphic will give you an overall view of what the real estate market is doing compared to a year ago.
You can see that single family homes are up while active listings are way down. … [Read More...]

Is buying a home As Is a good deal? Does it mean no repairs will be made? Like everything in real estate, it depends and regardless of which side you are on a good agent should walk you through the possibilities.
While these homes may not be in great condition, they can offer the potential … [Read More...]

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